Tractor Mechanic

Werner Enterprises is a truckload motor carrier of general commodities in both interstate and intrastate commerce. Werner is among the five largest truckload carriers in the United States and maintains its headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska, near the center of its service area with service terminals throughout the country. The company operates throughout the 48 contiguous states and also portions of Canada and provides through trailer service in and out of Mexico.

DRIVEN TO SUCCEED!

The main purpose of this position is to diagnose and repair all systems on a diesel tractor to include, but not limited to: engine, transmission, front axle, rear axle, suspension, air conditioning and heating, electrical, air brakes and 5th wheel systems. Must have advanced set of hand tools, rollaway toolbox, ½ drive impact and sockets, digital volt/ohm/amp meter.

COME JOIN OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS!
You will be proud to work on our fleet of new trucks. The average age of our equipment is just over 1 year. You will diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical problems on Freightliner, Peterbilt and Kenworth tractors as indicated on work orders or discovered during inspection.

Repairs will be made to the following:
Overheads
Minor and major electrical
Engine electronic controls
Minor and major engine overhaul
Clutch replacement and adjustment
Differential replacement
Transmission overhaul
Exhaust repairs
U-joints
Cab interior
Wheel seals
Brakes
Air bags
Leveling valves
Shocks
Thermostats
Fan hub
Air brake valves
Air lines
Air governor
Air compressor
Air drier
Radiator
Hoses
Belts
Alternators
Batteries
Lights
Kingpins
Shackle pins and bushings
Drag link and tie rod ends
5th wheel
Wire feed welding
Oxyacetylene operation
Preventative maintenance
Heating and air conditioning.
REQUIREMENTS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to Read and Write.

2. Ability to use technical and service manuals.

3. Ability to use hand tools, air tools, and specialty tools such as battery tester, multimeter, antifreeze tester, refrigerant reclaimer, and engine diagnostics equipment.

4. Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot systems.

5. Ability to communicate in a professional manner with co-workers and drivers.

6. Familiarity with diesel engines and all associated systems.

7. Ability to operate a semi-tractor.

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